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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.06, 8,623.55 and 3,416.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.06, 8,623.55 and 3,416.45 is: 4,714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.06 : 8,623.55 = 3,416.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.06/8,623.55 = 3,416.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.06x = 8,623.55 × 3,416.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.06x = 29,461,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,461,957.50/6,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.62

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